From $4,199
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(8 reviews)
Experience Overview
Experience the wonders of South Africa and Zimbabwe on one extraordinary trip. Go on safari in the Greater Kruger area, spotting and photographing elephants, lions, and leopards on their own turf. Then fly to Zimbabwe to witness the spectacle of Victoria Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls on the planet; and enjoy a traditional meal prepared by a local village family.
Highlights
- Ride through Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle
- Meet researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Carnivore Conservation Programme
- Visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls
Trip Details
Product Code: 2065
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
National Geographic Journey, Extreme Adventures
Supplier Code: DSUNG
Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
- Arrival transfer
- Panorama Route scenic drive
- Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
- Tour of Victoria Falls
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nts), Lodge (4 nts), Comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
- Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) & driver for Kruger portion, local CEO in Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $4,199 ($467 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a dinner with your fellow travellers tonight.
Our accommodation is in the Rosebank area, just north of central Johannesburg. The hotel is conveniently located, should you have additional time. Taxi's can be easily arranged to get you around.
Day 2: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world's most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God's Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.
Day 3: Kruger National Park
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.
At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa's Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent.
Day 4: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative and managed by National Geographic Explorer, Kulani Nyakane. Sit back for a lecture and learn about efforts to protect the region's cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.
For the next two days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Nature Reserve, searching for Africa's famed Big Five. With over 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of supreme African bushveld, Karongwe Private Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing.
We use various accommodations within the reserve (the location is based on availability). During your time here, you will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents (both of equal quality and with similar amenities).
Day 5: Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa's famed "big five" as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds.
Wake up before the sun (around 5am) and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a morning wildlife safari drive. Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea. Following tea, it's time for a late afternoon safari drive. After spotting tons of wildlife, it's time to return to camp and freshen up before dinner, a traditional braai.
Day 6: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe's iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you'll enjoy dinner in our lodge.
Day 7: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Catch a flight to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.
The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain's Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt for a scenic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River; and much more.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Myrna· - Traveled, January 2024
Such an incredible journey to South Africa! Our tour guide, Arthur, was absolutely amazing. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the country, but he was also super friendly and had a great sense of humor. We had such a fantastic time with him!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/24/2024
David - Traveled, June 2023
Our guide was fantastic. Everything ran on schedule. Meals and accommodations exceeded expectations. Only issue was tour radar inflexibility in meeting us for the start of the tour. Resulted in much stress for our host and difficulty in accessing her property
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2023
Dana - Traveled, June 2022
The tour was great. Our tour guide Jacques made the tour even better. Unfortunately he didn’t move on with us to Victoria falls and felt that loss, But overall the trip was fantastic
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2022
Carolyn - Traveled, March 2020
Super guide . Great resorts. Enjoyed every day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2020
Deborah - Traveled, January 2020
Good but could have been better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/31/2020
Wayne - Traveled, May 2018
Both the Karongwe Reserve and Victoria Falls were the highlights
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2018
Samuel - Traveled, December 2017
The trip was great! It was everything we expected and more. From the time we touched down, we were well taken care of. Suki was very hospitable at the Malikana Guesthouse. Piet was also a great guide, taking the time to brief us and explain things to us when we were going from one place to another. Jerold was also a great driver and we always felt safe on the road with him. The Muluwa Lodge near Kruger and the Chisombo Lodge at Karongwe Private Reserve were both very comfortable accommodations. Over in Victoria Falls, Patience was a great guide, and Flater was very hospitable in welcoming us into her home for a homecooked Zimbabwean meal. Victoria Falls was spectacular of course. All in all a great trip, and we would recommend this to any one!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2017
Amal· - Traveled, June 2017
It was wonderful trip, with professional guides and they choos very nice places, national people were friendly and cheerful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2017
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